Red Fort Blast: Explosion Occurred in a Car i20?

Massive Explosion Near Delhi’s Red Fort Leaves 9 Dead, 20 Injured

According to NDTV report, a devastating explosion near Delhi’s historic Red Fort on Monday evening has left nine people dead and over 20 others injured, triggering panic and chaos in one of the city’s busiest zones. The blast occurred inside a Hyundai i20 car around 6:52 PM, close to the Red Fort Metro Station, scattering mangled vehicles and bodies across the area.

Officials have confirmed that a high alert has been issued across the National Capital Region (NCR) following the incident. Preliminary investigations suggest terror links, and the Delhi Police have now invoked provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

Car at Center of Explosion Had Changed Hands Seven Times

According to police sources, the Hyundai i20 used in the blast had been bought and sold at least seven times over the past few years. The vehicle’s last known owner has been identified as Dr. Umar Mohammad, who is suspected of having detonated the explosive after panicking when police arrested two of his alleged associates earlier in the day.

Investigators are tracing the transaction trail of the car to identify all previous owners and determine whether any of them were aware of the vehicle’s involvement in the terror network.

Possible Terror Links: Forensic Clues and Arrests

The Special Cell of Delhi Police and intelligence agencies have uncovered strong evidence linking the explosion to a terror module operating across Delhi, Haryana, and Jammu & Kashmir.

Key Developments So Far:

• Two operatives, identified as Dr. Mujammil Shakeel and Dr. Adil Rather, were arrested earlier on Monday.

• Nearly 3,000 kg of explosives were seized from two residential buildings in Faridabad, Haryana.

• Ammonium nitrate, recovered during the Faridabad raids, is believed to have been used in the Red Fort blast.

• The blast’s trigger mechanism and forensic residues indicate a remote or self-detonated device, suggesting pre-planned coordination.

• Investigators suspect that Dr. Umar Mohammad, fearing arrest, activated the explosives to destroy evidence and avoid capture.

Helpline Numbers for Assistance

Authorities have released emergency helpline numbers for citizens seeking information about victims or assistance:

• LNJP Hospital (Main Line): 011-23233400
  
  

• LNJP Hospital Emergency: 011-23239249
  
  

• AIIMS Trauma Center: 011-26594405
  
  

• Delhi Police Emergency: 112
  
  

• Police Control Room: 011-22910010 / 011-22910011